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The Enterprizing Lunardis Grand Air Ballon, 1784
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The Enterprizing Lunardis Grand Air Ballon, 1784
The Enterprizing Lunardis Grand Air Ballon. which took its flight from the Artillery Ground September 15th, 1784. Amidst the acclamations of 300, 000 spectators. This wonderful machine raised to the amazing height of near three miles, continued floating on the air for near three hours, and then alighted about 5 miles beyond ware in Hertfordshire, 26 miles from London. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)
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Aeronaut Aeronautics Air Transport Emily Morse Emily Morse Symonds Flight George Paston Hot Air Balloon Innovation Lunardi Paston Symonds Vincent Vincent Lunardi Vincenzo Vincenzo Lunardi Voyage
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The Enterprizing Lunardis Grand Air Ballon, 1784: A Remarkable Feat of Innovation and Adventure". This print captures the awe-inspiring moment when the Enterprizing Lunardis Grand Air Ballon took flight from the Artillery Ground on September 15th, 1784. With an audience of over 300,000 spectators cheering in acclamation, this magnificent machine soared to an astonishing height of nearly three miles. For close to three hours, it gracefully floated through the air before gently alighting about five miles beyond Ware in Hertfordshire, a remarkable distance of 26 miles from London. In this monochrome image from the eighteenth century, we witness not only a groundbreaking achievement in aeronautics but also a testament to human ingenuity and courage. The Italian aeronaut Vincenzo Lunardi fearlessly piloted this hot air balloon with skill and precision. His daring voyage symbolizes both his occupation as an adventurer and his passion for travel. The image evokes a sense of wonder as we contemplate the concept of flight during this era. It serves as a reminder that even centuries ago, humans were driven by their relentless pursuit of progress and innovation. This historical print is part of George Paston's collection "Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century" which features over two hundred illustrations capturing various aspects of life during that time period. Created by Emily Morse Symonds under her pseudonym George Paston, these illustrations provide valuable insights into professions, transportation methods like ballooning, and country locations. Let us marvel at this extraordinary snapshot frozen in time—a testament to human determination and our unyielding desire to explore new frontiers.
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